In an initiative organised with the British Council, the best of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia and Syria will soon be at the Royal Court's Sloane Square stage.

Panel discussions with the writers, music, dance and food from the region will also be on offer. It's the perfect invitation for a fresh perspective on an often one-sided story.

Come From There: New Plays from the Arab World runs from November 11-15, at the Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square. £6/4. 7pm daily plus Sat mat at 3pm. Call 020 7565 5000. See www.royalcourttheatre.com